Senior Occupational Therapist - Stroke

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist (Band 6) to join the Stroke Rehabilitation Team in Stourbridge. The role involves supervising junior staff, leading training and contributing to service improvements within a multidisciplinary team.

Clinicians will deliver occupational therapy for a stroke caseload, with assessments, therapy planning, and discharge planning in patient homes or clinic settings.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate experience
• Member of RCOT
• Able to travel to meet job needs
• Experience supervising junior staff or students

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to a stroke caseload within the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Pathway.
• Supervise and develop junior staff and students; lead on training and service improvement.
• Plan and implement therapy programmes, conduct assessments and discharge patients as appropriate.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Clinical reasoning

Autonomy

Education

Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registered

RCOT member

Job description

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: Flexible to meet the needs of the service Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (7 day service) At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert) Job ref 253-0926-8295859

Site Stourbridge Health & Social Care Centre Town Stourbridge Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for a skilled and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Stroke Rehabilitation Team within Dudley Rehabilitation Service.

Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred therapy and collaborates closely within a supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT) to continually enhance our service. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while contributing to service development.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will undertake key responsibilities, including the supervision and development of junior staff and students, as well as leading on aspects of training and service improvement initiatives.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Pathway in Dudley Rehabilitation Service; providing effective and efficient Occupational Therapy for a caseload of patients who have sustained a Stroke.

Duties will include assessment, therapy (both group and/or individual as appropriate), planning therapy programs, self-management advice and discharge of patients, as well as appropriate delegation of work to assistants and students.Clinical work will be carried out both in patient’s place of residence and clinic settings.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Qualifications & Education

• Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate experience
• Member of RCOT
• Able to travel to meet the needs of the job
• Able to perform therapeutic manual handling as required by the role
• Evidence of leadership skills within a clinical team
• Experience supervising junior staff, apprentices or students.
• Ability to contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Knowledge and Training

• Completed junior rotations in core areas or equivalent rehabilitation experience across a wide variety of clinical settings
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice within stroke rehabilitation.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to stroke rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of current best practice of Occupational Therapy in stroke rehabilitation and national clinical guidelines
• Understanding of current NHS priorities and developments affecting stroke rehabilitation services.
• Evidence of postgraduate study/training in stroke or neurological rehabilitation.

Experience

• Experience working within a stroke and/or neurological rehabilitation service.
• Post-registration experience of working with patients who have long term neurological conditions or stroke
• Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team
• Experience at band 6 level

Communication Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good Interpersonal skills including observation, listening & empathy skills
• Good communication skills verbal and written
• Demonstrates the ability to teach, guide and support therapy assistants and students in clinical practice.
• Experience communicating with patients with aphasia and cognitive impairment.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

• Commitment and motivation to deliver a quality service
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills in assessment and treatment planning.
• Ability to work autonomously within a specialist stroke setting
• Uses reflective practice to support clinical development.
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance and risk management.

Planning Skills

• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under own initiative and in isolationAbility to prioritise workload
• Car driver with valid UK driving licence

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

• Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

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Non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 7–9 that meet the required skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold are eligible for sponsorship.

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RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis-gender anyone.

We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to ‘call out’ any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.

We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

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